Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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